As a Freshman (2025)
• Appeared in one contest, a win over Georgia St.

High School
• Rated a three-star prospect by On3, 247Sports and Rivals
• Ranked the No. 31 defensive lineman in the class by Rivals and one of the top 300 players in Florida by On3
• Made 42 tackles with 12 for loss, four sacks and eight quarterback hurries as a senior at Berkeley Prep
• Recorded 19 tackles, four for loss, as a junior
• Also played offensive line during prep career
• Competed as a thrower on the track and field team
• District champion in shot put and discus as a junior
• Owns a personal best over 53 feet in the shot put
• Played at Berkeley Prep for coach Dominick Ciao

The Jefferson File
• Full Name: Nikhil Jefferson
• Hometown: Tampa, Fla.
• Birthday: March 3, 2006
• High School: Berkeley Prep
• Parents: Lakeya and Nakio Jefferson
• Siblings: Davio, Raziel, Djimon and Na’im Jefferson
• Chose Vandy over offers from Louisville, Rutgers and Tulane